The anonymity of the internet often leads some individuals to believe they can engage in almost any activity online without consequence. However, Nintendo may have just provided future Switch pirates with compelling reasons to rethink their actions after successfully tracking down a man through online detective work. Earlier this year, Nintendo filed a lawsuit against James Williams, a moderator for a Reddit page dedicated to Switch piracy, who posted under the alias Archbox. At the time, it was unclear how Nintendo had identified Williams as Archbox, but a recent report by Game File sheds light on some of Williams' alleged missteps.
Williams' first apparent error was posting personal information on Reddit that suggested he had previously attended Midwestern University and currently resided near Phoenix, Arizona. Nintendo did not elaborate on how it used this information to pinpoint Williams' identity, but it did highlight his second mistake: sending his Switch to Nintendo for repairs. Once Nintendo identified Williams, the company's legal team sent a cease-and-desist letter directly to his address. According to the report, Williams initially agreed to comply with Nintendo's demands but denied violating their intellectual property. Subsequently, Nintendo notes that Williams stopped responding to the company and failed to present his case in court before the deadlines. Consequently, Nintendo was granted a default judgment against Williams.
Given that Nintendo has accused Williams of selling hardware hacks and offering modified Switch consoles with pirated games, he could be facing significant financial penalties. Moreover, if Nintendo's investigative efforts are any indication, Williams may not be the last pirate the company targets.
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